Choose the sunniest and largest area in your
garden. Plant 5 to 7 seeds outdoors in hills. Planting should in early spring
to mid-summer, 3 weeks after last frost and when soil has warmed up to at
least 70 F. Plants grow 2 ft tall and vines spread up to 10 ft.

Soil Requirements:

Requires fertile slightly acid soil in a well drained location in the garden. Apply much and grass clippings, or
straw around base of plant. Add well composted manure.

Water Requirements:

Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged.
Water well during dry and hot spells.